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Webster 1913 Edition

(s?ˊpr?′ or s?ˊpr?s′)

Noun.

[OF., nearly.]

(Law)

A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law.

Mozley & W.

See also: cyprès, cy pres, cy-pres, cy-près, and cy près

cypres ‎(uncountable)

cypress
- 1915, Aphra Behn, The Works of Aphra Behn, Vol. III:
  Philemon Holland's Plinie, Bk. XI, ch. xxii: 'The invention of that fine silke, tiffanie, sarcenet, and cypres, which instead of apparell to cover and hide, shew women naked through them.'